Holiday Tree

by Cynthia Rucryst

She stood  next to her Crissmuss tree,

explaining how close she felt to it,

how it spoke to her—

a tall, slender tree, sparkling with

shiny lights and baubles,

among the boughs.

I looked at them together,

Seeing their resemblance—

The sparkling beauty, the strength

And pride that shown between them--

Their personalities shining

In their comfort of belonging.

by Cynthia Rucryst